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The Breeze – November 14, 1935

HERE’S THE DeFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of November 14, 1901.) “John Chisholm has moved here from Caryville, and has a position with Burruss Cawthon.” Freeport correspondence: “A false alarm of fire was … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 26, 1935

Hold Davis for Second Degree YOUTH WHO CARRIED WEAPON WHICH KILLED DOROTHY JONES, 14 YEARS OLD, FACES MURDER CHARGE. The grand jury which was summoned by Judge A. G. Campbell last week to consider the case of Jeff Davis, Jr., … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 12, 1935

The Billups place of 1090 acres (out in the Rock Hill neighborhood) was divided into twenty-six tracts, and sold at auction for $16,600. One tract (a part set to satsumas) 12.75 acres, was bought by K. R. Smith for $110.50 … Continue reading

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The Breeze – September 5, 1935

HERE’S THE DEFUNIAK NEWS OF INTEREST TO OLD TIMERS (Thirty-four years ago–from the Breeze of September 5, 1901.) Six of this issue’s eight pages were given over to the publication of the newly-incorporated town’s ordinances. Argyle correspondence: “Messrs. Jimmie and … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 1944

January 13, 1944 Weddings Miss Anna Knepper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Knepper, to Lt. Elvin Mason Gurnea, USNR, at Seymour Johnson Field, North Carolina. The groom is a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Miss Audrey Miller, daughter of … Continue reading

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The Defuniak Herald – December 4, 1947 Obituaries & Birth notices

A former DeFuniak woman, the former Ethel Clark of this county, her husband and 3 month old son died at their home in Pensacola Wednesday of last week as a result of gas fumes emanating from the basement. Funeral services for Mr … Continue reading

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The DeFuniak Herald – January 29, 1914 – Article Excerpts

Bradley Land (1) Book review/summary of “The North Pole and Bradley Land” by Mr. Edwin Swift Blach “an energetic attempt to rehabilitate the character of Dr. Frederick Cook” and prove he may have been the first to reach the north … Continue reading

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The Breeze – November 16, 1911 – Page 1

ALLEN-SMITH Wedding Geo. W. Allen surprised his many friends here on Wednesday night when he returned with his bride, whom he married on Saturday, Nov. 4, in Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Allen before marriage was Miss Edith Smith. She will be … Continue reading

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The Breeze – August 17, 1911 – Page 5

MR. J. F. SMITH Mrs. J. F. Smith was struck by lightning one day last week while sitting at her sewing machine before an open window, near Marianna. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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The Breeze – July 6, 1911 – Page 5

A 12 pound baby is commonly supposed to be a bouncer, but there was born Monday to Rev. W. L. Smith and wife, colored, a boy weighing 15 1/2 pounds. [Contributed by Michael Strickland]

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